Promised Land Lake
Pike County, Pennsylvania468 acresView mapDirections
PA DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Promised Land Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Mercury
- Public access
- Limited data
Promised Land Lake in Pike County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7 µg/L. Surface area: 468 acres.
Promised Land Lake is a 468-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, PA DEP, last sampled 2019-11-05. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Promised Land Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch3 documented ramps
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Promised Land Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury, oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Promised Land Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Promised Land Lake
These are the measurements PA DEP publishes for Promised Land Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 7 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 15µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 7µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
Surface area
468 acres
Shoreline
9.9 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by PA DEP
No bathymetric survey has been published for Promised Land Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Main Beach and Picnic AreaPublic
- Ridgefield Point Boat Mooring No. 2Public
- Snow Shanty Boat MooringPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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EPA Impairment Status
Promised Land Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Fish consumption.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit PA-LRP-02040103001075 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Promised Land Lake
Where is Promised Land Lake?
- Promised Land Lake is a lake in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Its water-quality measurements are published by PA DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Promised Land Lake?
- Promised Land Lake in Pike County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7 µg/L. Surface area: 468 acres.
Is Promised Land Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Promised Land Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury, oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Promised Land Lake?
- Promised Land Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Main Beach and Picnic Area, Ridgefield Point Boat Mooring No. 2, Snow Shanty Boat Mooring. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Promised Land Lake?
- Promised Land Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Pennsylvania's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Promised Land Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory